Margarida Botelho

I have spent my career in psychiatric nursing, much of it in hospital settings, where I learned to look at the whole person instead of just a diagnosis. I work with adults on medication management, and when it helps, I bring psychotherapy into the same visit so we have room to talk through what is actually going on. My work covers anxiety, depression, and PTSD. I want our time together to feel like a partnership, so I ask a lot of questions, tell you what I am seeing, and make decisions with you rather than for you. I see clients by video in the evenings which makes care easier to fit around a full schedule.

I listen first, then we decide together what to try. I ask about sleep, stress, work, and family alongside symptoms, because medication works better when the rest of your life is part of the plan. I will tell you plainly what I think, and I will always explain the reasoning behind it.

Our first visit is a long conversation. I will ask about your history, what you have already tried, and what you want to be different. You can ask me anything about medication or next steps. We finish with a plan you helped build and a clear sense of when we will check in again.